### Company Overview & Leadership
Four Inc., established in 2006 [2], delivers technology solutions and services primarily to government customers [9]. Operating from its headquarters in Herndon, VA [10], the firm specializes in federal IT contracting, resale, financing, and contracts administration. Four Inc. leverages a management team with over 50 years of combined experience in these areas [2] and maintains a strong market position, evidenced by consistent inclusion on prestigious lists such as the Washington Technology TOP100 and Bloomberg Government’s BGOV200 [2]. The company utilizes an extensive ecosystem of manufacturers and partners to deliver technology solutions and services through its Public Sector Distribution Platform [8].
The leadership team drives strategic direction and organizational growth: * Jeff Nolan, Executive Vice Chair and co-founder, manages operating units and acts as the senior strategist for the firm's financial services business [7]. Mr. Nolan previously spent over 20 years in federal IT contracting with companies including Northrop Grumman and TRW [7]. * David Stewart, Chief Operating Officer, oversees the expansion of flexible payment solutions and develops new program offerings for Value-Added Resellers, Distributors, and OEM partners [7]. Mr. Stewart brings more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector, having previously served as vice president and general manager of immixGroup, the public sector business unit of Arrow Electronics [7].
Four Inc.'s core capabilities are structured around Distribution, Financing, and Services, which involve business analyses for government decision makers [8][1]. The Financing capability assists government agencies and manufacturers in navigating procurement barriers, including budget constraints and continuing resolutions [19], offering specialized options for Government, Partner, and OEM requirements [20]. The firm maintains strong relationships with leading technology manufacturers to provide government customers with a wide array of products and purchasing options [21], including: * IBM [22] * HCLSoftware [23] * Fortinet Federal [24] * NETSCOUT [25] * Specialized solutions from vendors such as AttackIQ [26], Chainalysis [27], and ZeroFox [28].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Four Inc. maintains a robust presence across the federal procurement landscape, facilitating convenient access to technology solutions through numerous Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and agency-specific vehicles [1]. This infrastructure provides broad contract access, supported by ISO Certified Processes and in-house PMO/FSO capability [3]. The organization fields a team of experienced sales account managers who specialize in public sector sales, offering expertise in Contract and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements [3].
The entity holds key federal contract vehicles, including a SEWP V contract under the Small Business Category (Group C) [2], the ITES-SW2 vehicle [9], and the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) [1]. The NASA SEWP GWAC provides the latest in Information Technology (IT) products and related services for all federal agencies [2][4]. The statutory authority allowing usage of the SEWP contracts by the entire Federal Government stems from NASA’s designation as an Executive Agent by OMB, based on the Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) of 1996, now known as the Clinger Cohen Act [2].
Key contract identifiers include: * SEWP V contract number: NNG15SC73B [5] * ITES-SW2 contract number: W52P1J-20-D-0053 [5] * GSA contract number: 47QTCA24D008X [5] * DoD ESI BPA contract number: N66001-24-A-0039 [5] * OMNIA contract identifier: 01-166 [5]
Federal procurement options also include USAL [1], the Seaport NxG IDIQ [1], and the Four Inc. Storefront for Cloud solutions [1]. Furthermore, the entity maintains extensive State, Local, and Education (SLED) procurement options, including: * OMNIA Partners [11] * GSA Cooperative Purchasing [7] * California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) [8] * CA SLP [1] * NYS OGS [1] * OMES [1]
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Four Inc. maintains rigorous quality and security standards, ensuring compliance across its operations. The entity’s commitment to quality management systems and supply chain security is demonstrated by: * ISO 9001:2015 Certification [1][2] * Appraisal at CMMI Maturity Level 2 for Services [1][2] * Self-Assessed Open Trusted Technology Provider™ V1 O-TTPS 1.1.1 (ISO/IEC 20243:2018) [1][2]
The organization has achieved significant recognition for its performance and socioeconomic status within the federal contracting community: * Received the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Center-Level NASA Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award [1]. * Ranked #1 on Washington Technology’s Top 25 8(a) Firms in both 2017 [1] and 2016 [1]. * Ranked #4 on Federal Computer Week’s Top 20 Women Owned Companies in 2016 [1], following a #6 ranking in 2015 [1]. * Recognized as a Federal Computer Week Top 20 Women Owned Company across five consecutive years, spanning 2012 [12], 2013 [13], 2014 [14], 2015 [15], and 2016 [16]. * Ranked #7 on Washington Technology’s Top 25 8(a) Firms in 2013 [1] and #49 on Federal Computer Week’s Top 50 8(a) Firms in 2012 [1].
### Recent News & Recognition
Consistent performance has resulted in sustained recognition across major government contracting and workplace quality rankings. The organization’s recent achievements include: * Securing the #71 position on Washington Technology's TOP100 list in 2024 [1][2]. * Ranking #52 of Small Employers in the 2024 Virginia Business Best Places to Work list [6][1]. * Achieving the #72 ranking on Washington Technology's TOP100 list in 2023 [7][1]. * Securing the #199 spot on Bloomberg Government's BGOV200 list in 2023 [2][1]. * Named #21 of Small Employers in the 2023 Virginia Business Best Places to Work ranking [8][1]. * Securing the #172 position on the Bloomberg Government BGOV200 list in 2020 [17]. * Achieving the #10 spot among Small Employers in the Virginia Business Best Places to Work list in 2020 [18].